Someone at church said that Bipolar 1 is the work of the devil.

[Johnboy60]

I see B-polar 1 is like all other health conditions and not work of the devil. My girlfrend has this from when she was 23 years old and now she is 70 years old.

 

[bèlla]

If you want to address the topic spiritually you’ll have to move the thread. This venue is meant for support. Controversial Theology would be an appropriate setting.

 

[Open Heart]

I see B-polar 1 is like all other health conditions and not work of the devil. My girlfrend has this from when she was 23 years old and now she is 70 years old.

You are correct. The rare person who thinks it is of the devil is simply ignorant. They used to think schizophrenics were demon possessed too.

 

[Tolworth John]

I see B-polar 1 is like all other health conditions and not work of the devil. My girlfrend has this from when she was 23 years old and now she is 70 years old.

One response is to ask whether that person ever use any form of over the counter medication and to say taking them is giving in to the devil.

It is unfortunate that many people with life changing conditions have to hide their taking of medication from ignorant church goers.

 

[Tolworth John]

Depression, anxiety, meds, and shame - Adam4d.com

 

[RJ Howard]

It's just a condition of a fallen imperfect world. I used to work with a guy in food service who had bipolar. It wasn't the most pleasant experience to hear him yelling and swearing for no reason at all, but I can understand it must be difficult to struggle with it. Thank goodness people can take medication to help them cope with it.

 

[bèlla]

Some conditions have physical roots and others are spiritual which manifest as infirmities. Without a word its best to address all maladies from both ends. Seeking the appropriate treatment and standing against it in prayer. Especially for familial problems or ailments that arrived with little warning or medical explanation.

 

[ElenaMaria_9]

Some conditions have physical roots and others are spiritual which manifest as infirmities. Without a word its best to address all maladies from both ends. Seeking the appropriate treatment and standing against it in prayer. Especially for familial problems or ailments that arrived with little warning or medical explanation.

This is so true!

 

[onceEMT]

I see B-polar 1 is like all other health conditions and not work of the devil. My girlfrend has this from when she was 23 years old and now she is 70 years old.

 

[onceEMT]

I spent half my life suffering from Bipolar d/o. People have shared a lot of ideas on why this was happening. Some blamed the enemy. Others set the burden on my shoulders. Some, who have never experienced, or cared for someone with mental illness will never understand.
I don't know whether or not it comes from the pit. God is not the author of sickness and disease. I believe He still allows the enemy to strike us, just like He did with Job. However, God is the source of healing. This may come by the medical professionals He ordained with knowledge about this issue. But, never rule out a miracle. He does them all the time.